Private foundation · Wilmington, DE (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Mclamore Family Foundation Inc.
In 2024 it gave 6 grants worth $10,500 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Shelby County. A typical grant was $500 to $3,500.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $10,500 · 1 in Shelby County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $500 to $3,500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $1,250, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Putnam County, Davidson County, Cumberland County, Knox County, Shelby County · plus 25 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 1 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “College of Business Johnson Hall Renovation”
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 17% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 6.
- Total giving that year
- $271,500
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $272K | $10K | 6 |
| 2023 | $298K | $7,500 | 5 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Susie M BernardDir
- Jared MadduxDir, pres
- Lynne M MadduxDir
- Tucker MccormackDir, sec
- William MccormackDir, vp
- Claire Mccormack HoganDir
- James MclamoreDir
- Sterling Mclamore JrDir, treas
- S Whitman Mclamore SrDir, chairman
- Emma Grace RobertsonDir
- John Davis RobertsonDir
- Sara RobertsonDir
- Joseph William Robertson IVDir
- Chris SpenceDir
- Jaiden Hope SpenceDir
- Kylie Amber SpenceDir
- Pamela M SpenceDir
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Renew, Replant, Restore Program for the gardens (1 grant)
- To Fund New auditorium seating (1 grant)
- Disaster Relief and Reconstruction of Communities (1 grant)
- College of Business Johnson Hall Renovation (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 3 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 3 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| East Tennessee Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Disaster Relief and Reconstruction of Communities | $3,500 |
| Tennessee Technological University Foundation | Cookeville, Putnam County | College of Business Johnson Hall Renovation | $2,000 |
| Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art | Nashville, Davidson County | Renew, Replant, Restore Program for the gardens | $500 |
| Cumberland County Playhouse Inc. | Crossville, Cumberland County | To Fund New auditorium seating | $500 |
| Putnam County Library Friends | Cookeville, Putnam County | General & Unrestricted | $500 |